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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.58, 8,868.71 and 3,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.58, 8,868.71 and 3,773.45 is: 5,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.58 : 8,868.71 = 3,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.58/8,868.71 = 3,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.58x = 8,868.71 × 3,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.58x = 33,465,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465,570.54/6,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.56

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